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Welcome to Duntroon School, the BEST school in the country:

 • B - Believe in Yourself • E - Empowered to Learn •

• S - Socially Responsible • T - Thinkers and Learners for Life •

ABOUT US

Duntroon School was established in 1879. The school is recognised as being of historical significance in our community. It is situated in a small township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street and the Maerewhenua River. The majority of children are transported to school by three bus runs from a wide catchment area. The catchment of the school is Campbell Park to the West, Blackpoint to the East and Danseys’ Pass to the South.

We provide stimulating and engaging learning opportunities for students from Year 0 to 8, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of educators. Our thriving rural school is well supported by the Board of Trustees and the local community.

Our work is underpinned by the four core values of Honesty, Respect, Perseverance, Co-operation and Inclusion which sit within our vision: ‘The BEST we can be’ Ko te pai e taea e tatou!

B - Believe in myself, E - Empowered to learn, S - Socially Responsible, T - Thinkers and Learners for life.

We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our kura so special. We warmly welcome whānau and community members to visit us, meet our passionate staff, and experience the unique spirit of our rural school in the Waitaki Valley.

Ngā mihi nui

 

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What's happening at Duntroon School?

Upcoming Events in March

Tue 3

Tech Week

3 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2026

Wed 11

Goal setting Teacher/Parent meetings

11 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Wed 11

N.O. Swimming Sports

11 Mar 2026

Sat 21

DANSEYS PASS TRAIL RIDE

21 Mar 2026

Wed 25

Board Meeting

25 Mar 2026

Thu 26

Year 8 Camp, Iona

26 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Parent/Teacher/Student learning conversations - 11 March 2026 - 12 March 2026
3 Mar 2026

Please go into Skool Loop and book a time with your child's teacher for the Parent/Teacher/Student learning conversations - 11 March 2026 - 12 March 2026.

  1. Click into Skool Loop app.
  2. Click on 'Bookings'
  3. Select 'Parent/Teacher/Student learning conversations - 11 March 2026 - 12 March 2026 '(it asks you to Select a schedule)
  4. Find the Teachers name you require, select it.
  5. Select the day you wish to come (either Wednesday or Thursday)
  6. Select a time.

We look forward to seeing you all. 

These conversations are about how well your child has settled in. A chance for your child to show some work they are proud of, discuss strengths and where support may be required, what our focus is with regards to Structured Literacy and what that means in the classroom and also talking about our school learning; Kaitiaki - guardians of the land. 

If you cannot make those times, please email your child's teacher and make another time. These conversations are important to us. 

I also have a few timeslots available if any of you would like a chat.

Sarah Caldwell

 

 

REMINDER: Eastern bus will run 20 mins early Tuesday to Friday this week for Tech
2 Mar 2026

REMINDER: Earthquakes & Livingstone buses will run 30 mins early Tuesday to Friday this week for Tech.
2 Mar 2026

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Parents, please support our local businesses

Young Motors (2007) Limited McSkimming Shearing Ltd Parkside Limeworks Tokarahi Lime Blain Hamilton Contracting Grandview Farmstay Dansey's Pass Holiday Park Hamish McAslan - Carrfield's Livestock Agent OfficeMax KIDOGO
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